About our Office

We assist in the development and submission of research proposals, coordinate award documentation and manage post-award financial activities. We provide workshops for faculty and graduate students on grant submission, grant-seeking, and create compelling, competitive proposals. And we serve as a liaison to schools and other stakeholders in your research programs. The CERD pre and post award staff are happy to meet with you in your office to discuss any questions you have about your submission, project account, or outreach activities. Contact us.

To learn more about the research being conducted in the College of Education and Human Development including current projects, funding, research centers and departments, please click here

Is the center/institute creating opportunities to support graduate students in CEHD?

Is the center/institute promoting diversity?

Has the center/institute made progress in accomplishing the stated goals?

Is the current leadership effective?

Assessment Process

The Associate Dean for Research will request the center/institute director to take a self-assessment. October 1st is the assessment deadline.

The director will use the online assessment form to respond to the evaluation criteria by March 1.

The chair of the oversight committee will arrange for the committee to meet. They will respond to the self-evaluation online.

Feedback is then submitted to the Dean.

The dean will make a decision about the center and contact the director to review the report. Department Heads will also receive a copy of this communication.

The Dean will submit a copy of the final review to the Division of Research.

Director Appointments

Terms of Appointment – Directors will be appointed and/or reappointed by the Dean in consultation with the department head.

Selection Process – Prior to either an initial appointment or any subsequent reappointment to a new five-year term, the appointment under consideration will be reviewed, recommended, and/or approved by the Dean in consultation with the respective department head. The center director will receive a copy of the evaluation to note and implement recommendations made by the evaluation committee and/or dean.

Performance Evaluations – Each director should receive annual performance reviews (e.g., A-2) in accordance with college and university policies and procedures.